Croatia Digitalizes Dangerous Goods Transport System

The Republic of Croatia has introduced a state-of-the-art digital system for managing the transport of dangerous goods, marking a significant step in road safety and digital transformation. The eADR project, spearheaded by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure with the Agency for Commercial Activities (AKD) as a partner, is financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

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A system has been developed that enables digital data acquisition and processing from tachographs, thereby improving transport oversight, data reliability, and control efficiency.

Transporting dangerous goods is a complex field requiring strict safety standards due to potential risks to people, the environment, and infrastructure. The eADR system establishes an interoperable information platform that connects key stakeholders in a unified digital environment. This facilitates secure data exchange, improves transport monitoring, enables faster responses from authorities in emergencies, and substantially reduces administrative workload.

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The project includes a digital system for training drivers who transport dangerous goods and safety advisors, making applications, exams, and document issuance significantly simpler.

A key innovation is the introduction of electronic permits for transporting dangerous goods, replacing previous paper-based processes with faster, simpler, and more transparent digital procedures. This streamlines operations for carriers and competent authorities alike. Data on dangerous goods transport will be accessible through the unified digital system, allowing for seamless exchange between relevant institutions, thereby minimizing administrative errors, speeding up data processing, and increasing overall reliability.

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By connecting with other public administration bodies, a higher level of interoperability has been achieved, and additional safety has been ensured for citizens through more effective monitoring of the transport of dangerous goods on Croatian roads.

The system is designed to meet modern European interoperability standards, enabling integration with existing national information systems and future European digital services. This architecture ensures long-term sustainability and adaptability to evolving EU regulatory and technological requirements. State Secretary Tomislav Mihotić highlighted the system's ability to digitally process tachograph data, enhancing transport oversight and control efficiency. It also includes a digital training system for drivers and safety advisors, simplifying registration, exams, and certification. The integration with other public administration bodies enhances interoperability and public safety through more effective monitoring of dangerous goods transport on Croatian roads.

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The eADR project represents a transition from disconnected and predominantly paper-based procedures to a unified digital environment.